FDA gives HDE (humanitarian device exemption) approval for gastric stimulation system
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
The US FDA has approved Medtronic's implantable electrical stimulation device for treating patients with a rare but severe and often life-threatening form of gastroparesis, a gastrointestinal disorder marked by chronic vomiting and nausea.
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